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What Causes Painful And Hard Boils In The Armpits?

Posted on Sat, 9 Dec 2017

Question: I have been getting large painful hard boils in my arm pits - sometimes 2-3 at a time. What could be causing them.

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Have given my 3 probable diagnosis..

Detailed Answer:
Hi, and welcome to HealthcareMagic..
I thank you for posting your query here..

Please note..

1. Yes.. This is a common problem especially in women.
I think of three things..

2. Most commonly, it could be folliculitis, that is inflammation of the hair follicles present there..
I would suggest you take antibiotics, keep the area clean, dry and it should help you to get rid of them..

3. Second thing, is Hidradenitis suppurativa which is again commonly seen in women.
And, even this is inflammation.
And same treatment is advocated.
But, if there is formation of pus, it has to be drained..

4. Lastly and unlikely cause could be lymph nodes...

Hope this helps you..
In case you need further assistance, please contact me back..
Or, you can close the question and rate..
Take care..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (22 minutes later)

Would there be any alternative solution - natural antibiotic? Could this have been caused by waxing?

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Waxing No..

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome back...

I thank you for getting back with your doubts..

Please note..

1. Yes..
You can use antibiotics, preferably Amox Clav combination..

2. No, waxing unlikely causes such a problems..

Hope this helps..
In case you need further assistance, please contact me back..

Or, you can close the question and rate..
Take care..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj